beleaguered

Example Sentences

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But the beleaguered 63-year UK leader appears to have been granted a stay of execution, of sorts, while Burnham's fate is decided in the Makerfield by-election.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The arrival of senior Singapore Airlines leadership at the group's headquarters in Mumbai city in April, meanwhile, sparked talks of the latter deepening its involvement in the beleaguered carrier.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Modern Western parents have been taught that the ideal, natural family means a beleaguered mom plus a partner who may or may not equally share the work of raising kids.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

It could also create strain between Pentwater and the beleaguered car-rental company, which the hedge fund started betting on long before the recent short squeeze.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“You’re back,” he said with a beleaguered sigh.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs